Director

Chan, Ho Yin Edwin陳浩然Biochemical and genetic studies of human diseases

Professor

Au, Wing Ngor Shannon區詠娥Molecular and structural biologyChan, Ting Fung陳廷峰RNomics and bioinformatics in biological processes and diseases; Platform development for structural variation detection and comparative analysis of complex genomic variationCheung, Chi Keung Peter張志強Structure-function of cell wall polysaccharides/dietary fiber; Fungal/mushroom bioactive substances; Prebiotics, probiotics and gut microbiomeHui, Ho Lam Jerome許浩霖Insect and arthropod biology, cnidarians, invertebrates, animal-plant interactions, marine biotechnology, molecular ecology and conservation of biodiversity, evolutionary biology, genomicsJiang, Liwen姜里文Plant cell and molecular biology; Protein targeting and trafficking in plant cells; Organelle biogenesis and function in plants; and Plant biotechnologyKang, Byung Ho姜秉昊Plant Cell Biology; 3D electron microscopyKwan, Kin Ming關健明Genetic Control of Organogenesis in DevelopmentLam, Hon Ming林漢明Plant and agricultural biotechnologyLau, Kwok Fai劉國輝Molecular neuroscienceTsang, Suk Ying Faye曾淑瑩Stem cell biology and Cardiovascular physiologyWong, Kam Bo黃錦波Using structural biology (NMR, X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM) to understand the molecular mechanism of life; The maturation pathway of urease; Vacuolar sorting in plant cells; Protein Engineering, Design, Simulation and Modelling

Associate Professor

Chen, Sijie陳斯杰Fluorescent materials and fluorescence-based technologiesChow, Hei Man Kim周熙文Metabolic changes in Alzheimer's disease and related dementia; Neuronal senescence and brain agingGuo, Dianjing郭殿京Computational and systems biology; and Plant genomics and metabolomicsLuo, Haiwei羅海偉Microbial evolution and ecology; genomics; bioinformaticsNgo, Chi Ki Jacky敖志祺Structure-function relationship of macromolecules; Structure-based drug discovery; Kinase-substrate interaction and phosphorylation mechanismsTsang, Ling Ming曾令銘Phylogeny and genome evolution of crustaceans; Molecular ecology of marine invertebrates; Marine biodiversity, biogeography and conservationTsui, Tsz Ki Martin徐子祺Environmental pollution; ecosystem biogeochemistry; stable isotope applicationsWong, Wing Tak Jack黃永德Vascular and metabolic biology; Stem cell biology; and Cardiovascular regenerationZhong, Silin鍾思林Epigenetics and genomics; Hormone signaling network; Fruit ripening; and Sequencing technologyZhuang, Xiaohong庄小紅Autophagy and autophagosome formation in plants and green algae; Signalling mechanisms of selective autophagy in plant stress resistance; Lipid metabolism and membrane dynamics

Assistant Professor

Chen, Zhefan Stephen陳哲凡Neurobiology of primary cilium; Pathogenic mechanisms of human neurological diseases; Human stem cells and their neuronal derivativesChui, Pui Yi Apple崔佩怡Impact of climate change on marginal coral communities; Interventions that might increase coral resilience; Coral restorationLi, Cheng李成Starch structure-function relationships; Carbohydrates and health; Cereal chemistry and processingMcilroy, Shelby E.麥瑞比Ecology and Evolution of Coral Symbioses; The Impact of Anthropogenic Change on Marine BiodiversityPittman, Michael文嘉棋Dinosaur-to-bird transition - feathered dinosaur anatomy, systematics, biology and evolution; Other dinosaur biology and evolution; Lagerstätten & fossilised soft tissues - imaging, geochemistry and palaeobiologyThibodeau, BenoitOcean Biogeochemical Dynamics; Stable Isotope Geochemistry; Anthropogenic impacts; Paleoceanography & paleoclimateWang, Guanqun王冠群Transcriptional regulation mediated by RNA modifications for the crop improvement; RNA modifications in regulation of crop hybrid vigorZhang, Congyan張聰研Cell-cell communication; Open-ended membrane tubular connections between cells; Communication in tissue and tumor microenvironment

Research Professor

Chan, Michael Kenneth陳文博Protein Crystallography and Chemical BiologyChen, Zhenyu陳振宇Food and NutritionShaw, Pang Chui邵鵬柱Protein structure and function study; and Quality control and authentication of Chinese medicinal material

Research Assistant Professor

Cheng, Kaihao程愷豪Spectral biology in coastal health and food security; Precision agriculture and plant physiology; Ecological remote sensing; Coastal algal blooms and fecal pollutionLao, Xiangzhou勞祥周Fluorescence microscopy; Fluorescent materials; Spectroscopy; Optical instrumentation; Cellular structuresLiang, Zizhen梁子臻Organelle dynamics in developing pollens; Plastid transformation in Arabidopsis cotyledon; 3D electron microscopy, cryo-electron microscopyZhai, Liting翟麗婷Structure-function study (using X-ray crystallography and Cryo-EM) of the molecular mechanism in bacteria and plant; Structural and functional study of suppressors of free1 in plant

Senior Lecturer

Chiu, Chi Ming Lawrence招志明Cell signaling in apoptosis; Reversal of drug resistance in cancer cells by targeting their apoptosis signaling pathways with bioactive molecules; and Applications of flow cytometryKoon, Chun Alex管進Synaptic plasticity; Neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases; Drosophila neurobiology; Science communication; and Humour as a pedagogical approach

Lecturer

Kwek, ErikaFood Processing Technology and Product Development; Fat and Cholesterol Metabolism; Gut Microbiota RegulationLaw, Man Suet Michelle羅文雪Earthworm Ecology and Biodiversity; Soils and the Environment; Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Functioning; and Sustainability & Environmental Researches ManagementLi, Yuk Man Charis李毓雯Fat and cholesterol metabolism; Anti-aging and nutraceutical; and Food ToxicologyLo, Fai Hang羅輝恒Cancer and natural product research; Immunobiology; Molecular endocrinology; Neurogenetics; Wilderness medicine educationNgai, Hung Kui魏雄鉅Protein biochemistry; Metabolic diseasesSiow, Lam Nina蕭琳Molecular and cellular neuroscience; cell signaling and gene regulationTang, Ming-chak Alvin鄧銘澤Arboriculture: soil amendments, tree management, tree legal issues, urban forestry; Mycology: fungal diversity, phylogenetics, plant pathology, mushroom poisoningYam, Kwan Mei任君美Molecular biology; Endocrinology; Popular science promotion; and Learning & teaching methodologiesYip, Pui Sze Peggy葉珮詩Community nutrition; Public health; and Nutrition education and promotion

Assistant Lecturer

Sin, Man Ching Daisy冼雯菁Nutrition education and behavioral modification; Weight and chronic disease management; Food, health and environmental sustainability